Congressman French Hill has raised concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s handling of digital asset regulations, criticizing Chairman Gary Gensler’s leadership for creating legal uncertainty and a politicized approach. The lawmaker highlighted his subcommittee’s legislative successes but expressed frustration with the SEC’s broad and unclear regulations, which he argued burden digital asset […]
Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi Regulation
House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman French Hill emphasized the need to understand decentralized finance technologies during a hearing. He criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach and urged Congress to keep discussions open on supporting defi innovation. Hill noted that current regulatory frameworks were created for a system reliant on centralized intermediaries, not the decentralized, peer-to-peer […]
RBI Governor Warns Against Rapid CBDC Launch, Advocates Gradual Approach
The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has highlighted the challenges of implementing cross-border digital currency interoperability and the necessity for robust governance. He emphasized the importance of gradual central bank digital currency (CBDC) rollout and data-driven insights from pilot programs. RBI Governor Warns of Challenges in Digital […]
JPMorgan Prepares Investors for September Rate Cut With Dual Investment Approach
Favorable economic data this week bolstered market confidence, leading to a strong rally in equities, JPMorgan explained in a report published on Friday. With the Federal Reserve now likely to cut interest rates in September, the global investment bank advises investors to prepare by adjusting their portfolios accordingly. The futures market predicts a 100% chance […]
Blackrock’s Cohen Discusses Financial Advisors’ Cautious Approach to Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Blackrock’s chief investment officer of ETF and Index Investments discussed the cautious approach financial advisors take toward spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) due to price volatility and regulatory concerns. “Their job is really to construct portfolios and do the risk analysis and due diligence,” the executive stressed. “They’re doing that right now.” ‘This Journey That […]